Retail

  • Low vacancies for shops

    Vacancy rates are low in Colac’s main shopping strip, as the services sector continues to show an interest in former retail premises.

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  • Crusade to buy recycled products

    A new campaign is encouraging Colac and district shoppers to buy recycled products.

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  • Shop Small this Saturday

    Forget Black Friday, ignore Cyber Monday. Instead, support our local Colac and district businesses this Saturday.

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  • Trader welcomes facade stimulus

    A central Colac trader says he’s pleased Colac Otway Shire Council has started to invest in helping businesses revitalise Murray Street shopfronts.

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  • Corangamite loosens its funding requirements

    Corangamite Shire Council has made it easier for businesses wanting grants to upgrade shop facades in the shire.

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  • Aldi extension plans approved

    Aldi’s plan to expand its Colac supermarket has the green light from Colac Otway Shire Council, despite one councillor’s concerns about losing car parks.

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  • Councillors to decide on Aldi expansion plan

    A proposed expansion of Colac’s Aldi supermarket is likely to gain Colac Otway Shire Council’s approval today.

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  • Winner has plenty of reasons to smile

    A Colac teen has won a $2000 prize, all for shopping local.

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